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Military support to uplift education in Kilinochchi
Extending a supportive measure to the educational needs of schoolchildren, the Security Force Headquarters (SFHQ)-Kilinochchi donated a stock of reading materials and stationary to 300 students in Kilinochchi recently.
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 38,261 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 06) stands at 484 and the total cases in the country increased to 45,725, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Bangladesh Defence Attaché meets Defence Secretary
The Bangladesh Defence Attaché of the High Commission of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka, Commodore Md Shafiul Bari met the Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry today (Jan 05).
Navy to set up another RO plant in Ambalantota
Marking yet another leap forward in the community service oriented endeavour of the Navy’s Social Responsibility (NSR) project, drinking water stressed populace in Siyambalakote, Ambalantota received a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant fulfilling a lasting need recently.
565 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 05) stands at 468 and the total cases in the country increased to 45,241, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
No acquisition of state sector institutions by military - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said the driving license printing project taken over by the Army was a temporary measure following a cabinet decision to save state funds.
“Emergence of LTTE activists in Front Organizations and Propaganda”- INSSSL
Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL); think tank on national security functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Defence, organized a ‘Threat Lens’ a closed door discussion under the theme of “Emergence of LTTE activists in front organizations and propaganda” on 23rd December 2020 at the main auditorium in the Ministry of Defence.
State Minister and Defence Secretary launched e-Land Registry System
Fulfilling one more service envisioned by HE the President, the e-Land Registry system was ceremonially launched today (Jan 04) at Registrar General’s office in Colombo.
Navy foiled an attempt of smuggling drugs worth over Rs. 600 mn
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled a drug smuggling attempt into the island via western seas and nabbed over Rs. 600 million worth of illegal drugs today (Jan 4).
State Minister and Defence Secretary inaugurate Asst. Registrar Gen. Office in Colombo District
Secretary to the Defence Ministry and Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry, Gen. (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne graced the inauguration of Assistant Registrar General’s Colombo District Office and its Central Record Room located at Pannipitiya, today (Jan 04).
Social Welfare Projects
Accomplishing yet another social welfare oriented initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at the Ruwanwelisaya premises in Anuradhapura on 26 Dec.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting their operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 14 persons including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Army plants more saplings to contribute reforestation
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently planted a large number of saplings around the banks of the Iranamadu reservoir while making arrangements to plant 7,500 saplings of rare species, in Kilinochchi.
Sri Lanka’stotal recovery from the virus rose to 37,251 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 04) stands at 403 and the total cases in the country increased to 44,773, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
562 persons left hospitals yesterday after complete recovery from the virus
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 03) stands at 515 and the total cases in the country increased to 44,370, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Army Driving Licenses printing saves state funds
In a project mooted to save state funds, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) commenced the printing of National Driving Licenses following a special Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Department (MTD) Sumith Alahakoon and Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva, at Werahera, MTD premises, yesterday (Jan 01).
Defence Secretary inspects Defence Headquarters Complex, Akuregoda
Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the on going Defence Headquarters Complex project at Akuregoda, this morning (Jan 2).
Sri Lanka’s total recovery from the virus rose to 36,154 persons - NOCPCO
The total Coronavirus positives identified during the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today (January 02) stands at 557 and the total cases in the country increased to 43,855, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.